Operational Emergency Care Technician

To attend to emergency calls and provide medical care in line with scope of practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls
2. Administer patient care in line with scope of practice
3. Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24
4. Provide basic shift administration services

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Emergency Care Technician Qualification or Higher certificate in emergency medical care

DESIRED EDUCATION : Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous. If not compliant with the clinical practice guidelines at the time of application you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful in your application.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : Newly qualified ECT / Operational EMS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : 1 years EMS operational experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Knowledge and application of best practice
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)